Berthoud Pass: A Look into the Origins of Skiing in Colorado Long before the behemoths of the corporate ski resorts along I-70, Berthoud Pass existed for the purity of skiing. It provided quick access for Front Range skiers from Denver, CO. Equipped at its peak with a handful of lifts, its existence was simple; get people on the hill for the sake of skiing. No-frills skiing is what its patron sought, and […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 27, 2022 1 Comment
The Pure Ski – Modern Freeride Weapon Designed for the freerider that wants to charge from the alpine to the valley floor. Related: [GIVEAWAY] The SCOTT Pure 109 Ski These big mountain guns inspired by the Swiss charger, Jeremie Heitz, were built with three points in mind: Pure Innovation: A pure freeride sidecut inspired by Jeremie Heitz and a ski that provides stability and maneuverability in any […] Gear Review Joseph Puetz | April 7, 2022 0 Comments
A Golden State: Nishant Reddy’s Answer for an Enlightened Experience on Snow How can a day on the hill be elevated to be more rad than it already is? The freedom to explore one’s environment by gliding on snow is the allure that draws many to skiing and snowboarding. This sport enables one to be captivated by the present, to use wooden planks to flow with the terrain. Some call it a religious […] Featured Article Joseph Puetz | March 9, 2022 4 Comments
NASA Technology Meets Bode Miller Style: Introducing Revo Black Revo has announced the launch of Revo Black, a new design concept in collaboration with Bode Miller. The collection features three distinct concepts, including one designed in conjunction with the famed alpine ski racer. These glasses were designed with skiing in mind to protect the skier’s eyes without obstructing the stunning view that often accompanies skiing. Related: Bode Miller’s Favorite […] Gear Review Joseph Puetz | September 16, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO Invests $325,000 in Housing for Workforce It seems Winter Park, CO is making serious attempts to address the problem that virtually all ski towns are facing: workforce housing. According to Sky-Hi News, the town council has approved a budget of $325,000 to pay owners of short-term rental properties to lease their properties long-term. The council has dubbed this the Short-Term Fix problem, and it will pair small […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | September 10, 2021 2 Comments
The 7 Oldest Operating Ski Lifts in North America The up is never as fun as the down. The chairlift is just a means to get that next face shot or to continue the hunt for the perfect turn. No one ever talks about how insane the tram is as they’re about to crap themselves when they realize how psycho Corbet’s Couloir truly is. No. The magic of floating up […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 9, 2021 18 Comments
Mt. Bachelor to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 18% Through Proposed Biomass Facility In an effort to reduce carbon emissions as Deschutes County, Oregon continues to grow, Mt. Bachelor aims to build a biomass facility that will burn woody materials to heat the West Village buildings at the ski area. The facility would cost $5.5 million and would replace the use of propane that is currently used to heat Mt. Bachelor. One of […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 7, 2021 0 Comments
Has Summertime Use of Snow Guns Become Essential for Saving the Tahoe Ski Industry? On August 14th, the Caldor Fire began near Little Mountain in El Dorado County, and by the 16th, it had grown to 764 acres. On the 31st of August, it has grown to 191,607 acres and has actively burned for 17 days. According to Cal Fire, only 16% of the blaze is contained and has destroyed 669 buildings in its […] Fire Joseph Puetz | August 31, 2021 14 Comments
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